Regarding Causes of Suicide,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 32

Multiple Choice

Regarding causes of suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Suicide may be linked to irregularities in serotonin functioning in the brain that leads to a disinhibition effect.
• B) Suicide is closely linked to mood disorders.
• C) Adolescents who have a friend who attempted suicide are less likely than their peers to attempt suicide themselves.
• D) Suicidal people may have fewer coping responses,leaving them especially vulnerable to exit events.
• E) Suicides are linked to exit events that leave people feeling stripped of social support.

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Definitions:

Ovary

The female reproductive organ in plants and animals where eggs (ova) are produced.

Polyspermy

The fertilization of an egg by more than one sperm.

Acrosomal Enzymes

Enzymes contained in the acrosome of a sperm cell, which help the sperm penetrate the egg during fertilization.

Sperm-resistant Membrane

A barrier that prevents sperm from penetrating and fertilizing an egg, contributing to contraceptive strategies or infertility.